Mogadishu (SD) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud explained why the Somali government has cut ties with Kenya. Minister Mohamed Abdirizak, speaking to the VOA, said […]
Candidates issue statement on Mogadishu protesters shooting
Mogadishu (SD) – Union of Opposition Candidates issued a scathing statement regarding Government forces opening fire on demonstrations in Mogadishu today. “The Union of Candidates strongly condemns the indiscriminate firing by the […]
Joint Communique Issued by Somaliland and Kenya on President Bihi’s visit to Nairobi
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland and Kenyan Presidents Muse Bihi Abdi and Uhuru Kenyatta have today issued a joint Communique, on the occasion of the Somaliland President’s official visit to Nairobi this week. […]
JOINT STATEMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ON THE NEED FOR ONGOING DIALOGUE AMONG SOMALI LEADERS
Mogadishu – The recent Somalia Partnership Forum enabled all involved to openly exchange views on current developments in the country and to agree on the 2021 Mutual Accountability Framework, which sets out key […]
Opposition Candidates organized protests in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (SD) – The situation in Mogadishu is now calm, following violent protests in some neighborhoods in Mogadishu Today, with some protesters being shot by security forces at Fagah Intersection. Demonstrations were […]
Raila Odinga talks about Somaliland’s history and advocates for recognition
Nairobi (SD)- The former Kenyan Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition Majority Raila Odinga, and adviser to the President of Kenya on economic issues in the Indian Ocean countries welcomes President […]
Somali government cuts diplomatic ties with Kenya
Mogadishu (SD) – The Somali Federal Government has cut diplomatic ties with Kenya, accusing it of continuing to violate Somalia’s sovereignty and statehood. Somalia has said it will withdraw all its diplomats […]
Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Muse Bihi discuss relations today.
Nairobi (SD) – Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, who is on a official visit in Nairobi, Kenya, today met with President Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has received President Muse Bihi […]
President Farmajo hosts dinner for Galmudug MPs
Mogadishu (SD) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, hosted a dinner in honor of the members of parliament and the speaker of the Galmudug state parliament. […]
Roble skips dinner at Puntland presidency, tours Garowe streets
Garowe (SD) – The Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Roble did not attend a farewell ceremony for him and his delegation at the Puntland presidential palace tonight, according to sources close to the […]
Somaliland: House of Representatives Presents Allegations of Corruption in Some Ministries
Hargeisa (SD) – The Somaliland House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Protection of National Assets, has unearthed and leveled allegations of corruption against some Government ministries and agencies. The allegations made […]
Arab parliament issues stern warning to Somalia’s neighbors
Cairo (SD) – The Arab Parliament has discussed the political situation in Somalia, especially the elections to be held at the end of 2020/2021, at a time when there is still controversy […]
Somaliland president arrives in Kenya
Nairobi (SD) – The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi and his delegation arrived in Kenya, where they were welcomed and escorted to Kempinski Hotel. The President and his […]
Al-Shabab releases names and photos of the DusitD2 hotel attackers
Mogadishu (SD) – Al-Shabaab-affiliated media published for the first time the names and videos of the men who attacked the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi in 2019. The 7-minute video captures the group’s […]
Puntland President sets conditions on appointing New Electoral Commission Members
Garowe (SD) – Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble visiting Garowe, the capital of Puntland State of Somalia held talks with Puntland President Said Deni, about the country’s election process. The Prime Minister […]
Speaker Mursal announces term extension for parliament
Mogadishu (SD) – The Speaker of the Somali Federal Parliament, Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman, has announced that he and the current parliamentarians will remain MP’s until a successors are elected. Speaker Mohamed […]
Somaliland: NEC Rejects Postponement of Voter Registration in Eastern Regions
Hargeisa (SD) – The leaders of the national parties, members of the cabinet and the Somaliland National Electoral Commission held an important meeting last night at the Presidential Palace of the Republic […]
President Farmajo splits the opposition and opens talks with Abdi Hashi
Mogadishu (SD) – According to local media reports, the President of Somalia has agreed to open talks with the Speaker of the Upper House of the Somali Parliament, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi. According […]
Prime Minister Roble arrives in Garowe
Garowe (SD) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Hussein Roble arrived in Garowe, the capital of Puntland this afternoon. The delegation led by Prime Minister Roble was […]
US airstrikes targets a bomb factory near Jilib
Jilib (SD) – The African Union Mission in Somalia (Africom) says it has twice bombed an area near Jilib today, and targeted Al Shabab officials and vehicles loaded with explosives. A statement […]